Science, reason and faith in the time of Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has already taken more than 175,000 lives and wrecked large parts of humanity’s routines, from economic activity to sports, education and...
Yemen’s rebel masters in Tehran must be held to account
On Saturday night, while the weekend was winding down in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and citizens prepared for the work week, the skies north...
Israel’s farcical political drama continues to drag on
On Wednesday night, Israel’s two principal political leaders made one more effort to agree on the terms of a unity government, but once again...
Imperial overreach How Putin's move into Syria could bring his government down
In his United Nations speech on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the world to join Russia's fight against terrorism while preserving Syria...
War with an invisible enemy, and facing the fight to come
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold with tragic consequences around the world, changing social life, disrupting economies, and shaking up life priorities....
Increased post-virus inequality could fuel discontent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is holding its annual spring meetings with the World Bank this weekend, warned on Tuesday that the coronavirus...
In praise of our healthcare heroes
A Saudi nurse returns home from his shift, and breaks down in tears because he cannot give his child the hug that the youngster...
Why Israel and Hamas are suddenly on the same side
When Israel and Hamas engage in public it is usually to exchange insults, accusations, threats, or even physical attacks in attempts to inflict maximum...
The best reason for Iran deal? The West will learn where to drop bombs.
In the emotional debate in Congress over the Iran nuclear deal, both sides claim they do not want war.
But their ways to avoid it...
The new Saudi vision: Return to the past for a better future
Although the speaker was the Saudi crown prince, and although he talked about Saudi Arabia and its society, his subject — facing extremism and...
